Ali Abbas Zafar and Katrina Kaif are set to teaming up for a superhero film. According to the information the makers of the project are planning on converting into a franchise.
Zafar had confirmed the news of working with Katrina and was looking to start work on the same this year. According to the reports, the film which was initially being produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s banner has been acquired by the streaming giant Netflix.
A source close to the project was quoted by a daily, “Yes, Netflix has acquired the film, and it will now be developed as a Netflix Movie.” Quiz the source for more details and he adds, “Earlier Ronnie Screwvala was producing the film under his banner, but with the Covid-19 lock down playing havoc, the OTT platform has now taken over.” Prod for details about whether the film will still be a franchise, and the source continues, “Ali was always planning on making the superhero film into a franchise. But now with Netflix taking over, the film will be made in two parts.”
There are also reports that the venture will feature some cutting edge effects and visuals. “With Netflix now backing the project, the streaming major wants to ensure that the movie lives up to international standards and will be pulling out all stops to achieve this. The plan is to appeal to the global audiences with this film,” the source added.
Presently, since the nationwide lockdown, Zafar is working on the script and will commence working once the pandemic is under control.
